Emerson Launches Online HVAC Resource for Homeowners and Contractors

R-410A, SEER,
AFUE and IAQ might sound like alphabet soup to most homeowners, but that
terminology can make a world of difference when it comes to a home’s
level of comfort and the energy bill at the end of the month.
Unfortunately, while most people understand why “miles-per-gallon” is
important to consider when purchasing a car, they don’t take into
consideration similar measures of efficiency or performance when
investing in one of the most important functions in a home: the air
conditioning and heating system. To help homeowners make better
decisions about their heating and cooling needs, Emerson
Climate Technologies, a business segment of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has
launched AC & Heating Connect (www.ac-heatingconnect.com).

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 3 million HVAC
systems fail each year, often at the hottest or coldest times,
putting most homeowners in a bind to make a quick decision instead of
the smart one. “Most people tend to ask relatives or neighbors for
advice when faced with this situation, but they often can’t provide the
most informed answers since these types of major decisions tend to only
be made once or twice in a lifetime,” said Frank Landwehr, vice
president of marketing at Emerson Climate Technologies. “AC & Heating
Connect gives homeowners a place to go for fact-based, objective answers
when faced with an untimely HVAC repair or replacement.”

AC
& Heating Connect is divided into sections for homeowners,
facility managers, and HVAC contractors, with varying levels of
technical detail in each section. Homeowners can find unbiased
information about how heating and cooling systems work, tips and best
practices for maximizing efficiency and comfort, and resources to make
smarter decisions, such as an HVAC
glossary and questions to ask a contractor.

Other HVAC professionals and contractors are given industry insights and
real-world tools to help them engage with their customers and improve
their business along with access to more technical information after
registering on the site.

“There are other sites that provide information on HVAC systems, but our
research shows that homeowners need a better way to make sense of the
complex terminology and regulation changes facing them today,” said
Landwehr. “There are other resources for contractors, but we found they
want help connecting with homeowners and building that level of trust
and understanding which comes from sharing the common information found
on a single site.”

What sets AC & Heating Connect apart from other help sites is the level
of detail and objective support provided to homeowners and contractors.
Emerson Climate Technologies is not planning to promote specific
products or solutions on the site and is not supporting the site through
outside sponsorships. “We hope to be a one-stop shop for people looking
for answers to questions about their HVAC equipment,” said Landwehr.

Emerson Climate Technologies, a business segment of Emerson, is the
world’s leading provider of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration
solutions for residential, industrial, and commercial applications. The
group combines best-in-class technology with proven engineering, design,
distribution, and educational and monitoring services to provide
customized, integrated climate-control solutions for customers
worldwide. Emerson Climate Technologies’ innovative solutions, which
include industry-leading brands such as Copeland Scroll and
White-Rodgers, improve human comfort, safeguard food, and protect the
environment. Learn more about Emerson Climate Technologies products and
services at www.EmersonClimate.com.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global
leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five
business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network
Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.
Sales in fiscal 2012 were $24.4 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.

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